Burma Star

Conflict Commemorated:WW2 and post war

Address:St John Baptist Church: RAF Memorial Chapel

Parish:Scampton

Type of Memorial:Board/Plaque/Tablet

Commisioned By:Burma Star Association

Materials Used:Brass and wood

Description:On the north wall of the memorial chapel is the badge of the Burma Star Campaign, presented together with a collection box by RAF Asanson and Bishnupur on 16th May 1992. Below the badge is a framed copy of the Kohima Epitaph

Inscription:Kohima Epitaph: WHEN YOU GO HOME TELL THEM OF US AND SAY FOR YOUR TOMORROW WE GAVE OUR TODAY

Transcription:Burma Star: Presented to the church of St John the Baptist/ by/ R.A.F. Asansol and Bishnupur Reunion at Scampton May 16th 1992/ S.E.A.A.C./ Royal Air Force Burma Star Campaign / 1940 -1948

Notes on Condition:The Burma Star plaque is quite corroded

Surveyor/ Supplier of Information:CJ Anderson